Clinical Patient Care Flashcards
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Which of the following statements about subcutaneous injections is correct?
Answer: They are given at a 45–90 degree angle into fatty tissue
Subcutaneous injections target adipose tissue using a short needle inserted at 45–90 degrees depending on the amount of subcutaneous fat.
A patient has an order for ear irrigation. Which finding would be a contraindication to this procedure?
Answer: Tympanic membrane perforation
Irrigating an ear with a perforated tympanic membrane can introduce water into the middle ear, causing serious infection.
When assisting a provider during a sigmoidoscopy, what is the correct patient positioning?
Answer: Left lateral Sims' position
The left lateral Sims' position allows the sigmoid colon to fall away from the abdominal wall, facilitating scope insertion.
A patient reports an allergy to latex. Which glove material is the safest alternative?
Answer: Vinyl or nitrile gloves
Nitrile and vinyl gloves contain no latex proteins and are the recommended alternatives for latex-allergic patients and staff.
A medical assistant notices a patient's cast is too tight after application. Which symptom would most indicate neurovascular compromise?
Answer: Numbness, tingling, or inability to move fingers/toes
Numbness, tingling, and loss of movement are classic signs of compartment syndrome from cast-related neurovascular compromise requiring immediate intervention.
Which action should a medical assistant take first when a patient experiences a generalized tonic-clonic seizure in the office?
Answer: Protect the patient from injury and time the seizure
The priority during a seizure is patient safety — clear the area, cushion the head, and time the event; never restrain or insert objects into the mouth.
When educating a diabetic patient on foot care, which instruction is most important?
Answer: Inspect feet daily for cuts, blisters, or redness
Daily foot inspection allows early detection of wounds that may go unfelt due to peripheral neuropathy, preventing serious infections and amputations.